I vote for storing the mixer (and the juicer) in the cupboards under the island -- perhaps you could add a lovely pottery bowl full of fresh fruit/vegetables for the juicer on the top of the island?

See how that arrangement works for you on a daily basis --if not -- then you'll have to find a good spot on the counter for the mixer.

I know myself too well. Any appliance that isn't very small hardly gets used because I find it too much of a hassle to take it out of a cabinet and put it back.

I should also explain that my island has a back to it because on the other side of it has a higher counter for people to sit at.

Does anyone keep items on an island? Is it strange that I don't want to?

It sounds like your island has electricity plugs. And if I'm picturing it correctly, from the family room side, you don't really see the island counter because it is below the eating surface.

I realize these things are kind of heavy, but I would probably vote for the corner of the other counters and just move it to the island as you use it. If it ends up being used on a daily basis, then I would give it permanent home on the island.

I tend to mix, etc. close to the sink and have always opted not to have islands installed. The ones I have seen in my friend's homes usually have something decorative on them. I have one friend whose cooktop in in the type of island which you describe.

Try it a few different places and see what you like best.

Gloria

Gloria, you've described my island better than I described it. It does have electricity plugs but the stove is not built in. I am leaning towards the corner counter which is between the stove and the sink. I hadn't thought of moving it to the island when I'm doing heavy duty stuff with it but that's a good idea. And having it next to the sink makes it convenient to wash out the citrus juicer.

do you have cabinet space you can spare to install the "mixer lift shelf" or whatever it's called? It's about $90, plus you have to buy the wood for the shelf, and cut it to size. And if you're smart, you'll put a pull-out shelf or basket below it.

isn't the Bosch sort of short? I think I'd just put it on one end of the island, hidden by the taller part, and pull it into the center when I'm ready to work.

I'd be perfectly willing to put the other not-quite-so-heavy stuff--juicer, etc., in a cabinet, even an upper one, even if they are used daily. Partly because I think more of them would get washed.

Here is a link that might be useful: appliance lift mechanism

Talley Sue, that's a great product but since we're renting, it will have to wait until I buy a house again.